Life History

Notes

• Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954
  Joseph R Terry
  Sarah D Smith
  Marriage 17 Apr 1816 Christian, Kentucky, United States
  Ceremony performed by Lewis Moore
  "April the 17 1818 ?? joined together in marriage Joseph R Terry and Sarah D Smith according to law joined by me Lewis Moore."
  Source FamilySearch
  
  North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
  Nathaniel Terry (Birth 1746 Halifax County, VA)
  Marriage 1784 to Anne Thompson (b 1767)
  Son Joseph R Terry (b 1792) marriage 1816 to Sarah D Smith (b 1793)
  Grandson B F Terry (1821-61) marriage 1841 to Mary P Bingham (1821-76)
  Daughter of B F Terry and Mary P Bingham:
  Mary Terry, born in Brazoria County, Texas, wife of J Mayrant Smith
  Nathaniel Terry (1746-1834) received a pension for service as captain in the 10th Virginia regiment.  He was born in Halifax County, Virginia;  died in Kentucky (Death 1834 Kentucky)
  From Daughters of the American Revolution, Entry #157184 (Mrs Mary Terry Smith), p 58
  
  California, Pioneer Migration Index, Compiled 1906-1935
  David Smith Terry
  Emigration 3 Sep 1849 California, United States
  Birth 8 Mar 1823 Todd County, Kentucky
  Marriage 7 Jan 1886
  Death 14 Aug 1889 Lathrop (San Joaquin County), California
  Father's Name Joseph R Terry
  Mother's Name Sarah Smith
  Spouse's Name Sarah Alethea Sharon

Sources

• 1. North America, Family Histories, 1500-2000
• 2. Kentucky, County Marriages, 1797-1954
• 3. California, Pioneer Migration Index, Compiled 1906-1935